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One of the most contentious aspects of the Brexit debate was immigration. The Leave campaign, particularly figures like Nigel Farage, portrayed the need to regain control over borders as central to the vote. An analysis of immigration trends indicates an initial decrease in net immigration following the Brexit vote due to uncertainties and the subsequent overhaul of immigration laws in 2021. However, contrary to expectations, net immigration surged in 2023, reaching over 900,000, with a marked increase coming from non-EU nations, suggesting that the new systems did little to stem the inflow of people.